James 4:7-8 tells us 'Submit yourselves, then, to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you. Come near to God and he will come near to you. Wash your hands, you sinners, and purify your hearts, you double-minded.' It is significant that submission to God comes...

Defiance is generally thought of in negative terms. Since it means 'open resistance' or 'direct disobedience', we usually think of it as something to be avoided. As a teacher for many years, defiant students were often the hardest to teach: they would openly flout...

Many of you will remember the horrific murder of church organist Alan Greaves in nearby High Green on Christmas Eve 2012 and the response of his widow, Maureen, whose forgiveness and love completely epitomise Christ's teachings. She has recently been awarded the...